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| 11.01.2008 |
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Rotorcraft Report: NBAA Meets in Orlando
PRODUCTS The National Business Aviation Assoc. reported robust participation at its 61st Annual Meeting and Convention, which was held October 6-8 in Orlando, Fla. Organizers counted 30,811 attendees who represented a variety of disciplines in the business...
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| 10.27.2008 |
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Accidents & Incidents
Date Aircraft Type Narrative Death/Injury Remarks Sept 01, 2008 Bukavu, Congo Beech 1900C ZS-OLD A/c operated by Air Serv International collided with high terrain during approach to Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). 17 fatalities Pilot, copilot, and...
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| 10.27.2008 |
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Contract Problems Strain Relationships
The relationship between the German government and EADS has turned sour as Luftwaffe officials level accusations against the European aircraft contractor of failing to meet delivery...
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| 10.23.2008 |
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Barco Signs With Eurocopter
Belgium-based avionics specialist Barco has been awarded a contract from Eurocopter to provide high-performance mission displays...
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| 10.22.2008 |
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Flight Safety and Frasca Partner on AS350 Simulator
Flight Safety International has partnered with flight simulator manufacturer Frasca to place light turbine simulators in many of FSI’s training centers...
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| 10.21.2008 |
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Malaysia Military Selects EC175
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has selected Eurocopter’s EC-725 Cougar as the replacement for its fleet of...
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| 10.20.2008 |
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Safety Rules & Regulations
Airworthiness Directive; MD Helicopters Model 600N Helicopter. Final Rule; Request for Comments. SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model 600N helicopters. The AD currently requires...
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| 10.13.2008 |
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Report on Fatal Spanair Crash Issued
The Spanish Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil, or CIAIAC, last week issued its preliminary report into the Aug. 20, 2008 fatal crash of a Spanair McDonnell Douglas MD-82. Spanair Flight JK5022/LH2554 crashed on takeoff...
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| 10.10.2008 |
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Credit Crisis Hits Helo Purchases
The RAF Benson has hit a £250,000 ($424,000) hole for an EC135 that has already been ordered. A police...
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| 10.07.2008 |
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A Milestone for Sikorsky's S-92
Norsk Helikopter, a Norwegian offshore transporter and search and rescue operator, reached 30,000 fleet hours with its S-92s. The company...
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| 10.06.2008 |
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Bad Year for EMS Operations
The Sept. 27 fatal crash of a Maryland State Police helicopter performing an emergency medical services (EMS) mission in suburban Washington has yet again put air ambulance choppers in the spotlight as regards air safety. The nearly 20-year-old Eurocopter...
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| 10.06.2008 |
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NTSB Issues Recommendations for AS350 and EC130 Choppers
Six events involving Eurocopter AS350 helicopters in the past six years, including two fatal crashes, have prompted the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to issue recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation...
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| 10.03.2008 |
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India’s Helicopter Training Center
In a joint venture with CAE Canada and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, India will open a helicopter-training center in Bangalore. The joint...
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| 10.01.2008 |
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Rotorcraft Report: Maverick Sees 20,000 EC130 Flights This Year
PRODUCTS American Eurocopter last month delivered the 33rd EC130 to Maverick Helicopters. Dale Cowley, head of operations at the Las Vegas-based tour operator, and Mike Eggers...
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| 10.01.2008 |
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Rotorcraft Report: Canadian Native Groups Buy Astar
PRODUCTS Deh Cho Regional Helicopters has purchased its first helicopter, a Eurocopter AS350B2 AStar B2 valued at $1.6 million. The helicopter company is owned by the Canadian indigenous groups The Fort Simpson Metis Nation and the First Nations from Jean...
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| 10.01.2008 |
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Rotorcraft Report: Maryland Troopers Defend Helo Operations
PUBLIC SERVICE Maryland State police officials spent Sept. 9 trying to reassure critics in the legislature that the state’s air ambulance system is in capable hands, according to The Baltimore Sun. A recent Office of Legislative Audits review said about...
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| 10.01.2008 |
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Rotorcraft Report: Bavaria Orders EC135s
PRODUCTS Eurocopter has netted an order from Bavaria’s interior ministry for eight EC135 P2is for the Bavarian Police Helicopter Squadron. Fitted with police...
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| 10.01.2008 |
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Rotorcraft Report: Germany’s ADAC Breaks Ground on Academy
TRAINING The German national auto club ADAC broke ground in August on a training academy for helicopter emergency medical service crews. Located in St. Augustin, the training center’s objective is to "set new standards in education and training in...
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| 10.01.2008 |
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Rotorcraft Report: Indian Navy Requests New Advanced Light Helicopters
MILITARY In February 2006, India’s navy set a March 2007 deadline to receive bids for 16-24 more anti-submarine warfare helicopters, but the manufacturers that were handed the request (AgustaWestland, Eurocopter, Kamov and Sikorsky Aircraft) asked for...
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| 09.30.2008 |
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Sundance Helicopters' EC130
Founded in 1985, Nevada-based Sundance Helicopters operates sightseeing tours in the southwestern U.S. (Nevada, Utah, Arizona and California). The...
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